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    KeePass

    KeePass

    A lightweight and easy-to-use password manager

    KeePass Password Safe is a free, open source, lightweight, and easy-to-use password manager for Windows, Linux and Mac OS X, with ports for Android, iPhone/iPad and other mobile devices. With so many passwords to remember and the need to vary passwords to protect your valuable data, it’s nice to have KeePass to manage your passwords in a secure way. KeePass puts all your passwords in a highly encrypted database and locks them with one master key or a key file. As a result, you only have to remember one single master password or select the key file to unlock the whole database. And the databases are encrypted using the best and most secure encryption algorithms currently known, AES and Twofish. See our features page for details.
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    Downloads: 580,297 This Week
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    Password Tech

    Password Tech

    Professional password generator and manager with full Unicode support

    Password Tech is a powerful password generator capable of generating large amounts of cryptographically-secure passwords, pronounceable passwords, pattern-based passwords, passphrases composed of words, and scripted passwords. Passwords can be stored in encrypted databases along with user names, URLs, notes, etc. Password Tech provides lots of options to customize passwords to the users' various needs, and individual scripting with Lua gives full control over the process of password generation. Text encryption is also supported.
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    Downloads: 612 This Week
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    Pwgen is a small, GPL'ed password generator which creates passwords which can be easily memorized by a human.
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    Downloads: 144 This Week
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    Bash Scripting

    Bash Scripting

    Free Introduction to Bash Scripting eBook

    This is an open-source introduction to Bash scripting guide/ebook that will help you learn the basics of Bash scripting and start writing awesome Bash scripts that will help you automate your daily SysOps, DevOps, and Dev tasks. No matter if you are a DevOps/SysOps engineer, developer, or just a Linux enthusiast, you can use Bash scripts to combine different Linux commands and automate boring and repetitive daily tasks, so that you can focus on more productive and fun things. The guide is suitable for anyone working as a developer, system administrator, or a DevOps engineer and wants to learn the basics of Bash scripting. The first 13 chapters would be purely focused on getting some solid Bash scripting foundations then the rest of the chapters would give you some real-life examples and scripts.
    Downloads: 7 This Week
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    A pronounceable password generator plugin for KeePass. NOTE: This project has been discontinued. It hasn't been worth it to maintain the project for a while now, so no more updates will be made to the plugin. The algorithm this plugin uses is based off FIPS-181 which was withdrawn by NIST a while back. The proliferation of password managers that seamlessly run on multiple platforms (some of which are free) has also removed almost all advantages of using randomly generated pronounceable passwords. If you have a use case for this plugin, reconsider it. If you still think using randomly generated pronounceable passwords are worth it for your use case, reconsider it some more.
    Downloads: 17 This Week
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    passcore

    passcore

    A self-service password management tool for Active Directory

    PassCore is a very simple 1-page web application written in C#, using ASP.NET Core, Material UI (React Components), and Microsoft Directory Services (Default provider). It allows users to change their Active Directory/LDAP password on their own, provided the user is not disabled. PassCore does not require any configuration, as it obtains the principal context from the current domain. I wrote this because a number of people have requested several features that the original version did not have. The original version of this tool was downloaded around 8000 times in 2.5 years. My hope is that the new version continues to be just as popular. There really is no free alternative out there (that I know of) so hopefully, this saves someone else some time and money. We recommend use the docker image and redirect the traffic to nginx.
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    MyPasswords

    MyPasswords

    Personal Password Manager

    What you need for managing your passwords, including the passwords of your online accounts, bank accounts and ... with the corresponding URLs. The passwords are encrypted by AES. Can be used on almost all operating systems including Windows & Linux.
    Downloads: 9 This Week
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    Gui for aircrack-ng that can crack WEP and WPA networks, automatically scans for available networks, provides fake authentication and injection support.
    Downloads: 5 This Week
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    LazLock

    LazLock

    Free, cross platform, portable password manager.

    The latest version of LazLock is at https://github.com/cyberfilth/LazLock/releases A free, lightweight, portable password manager for Windows & GNU/Linux that encrypts your data with 128 bit AES encryption. LazLock also includes a password generator which allows you to create more secure passwords. A plain text version of your data is never written to disk as all decryption is done in memory. LazLock is truly portable, no installation is required so it can be run from a USB drive. Unlike similar programs, there are no dependencies on the .NET Framework (Windows) or Mono (Linux) ------------------------------------- Easily Copy and Paste your login details into any website without having to manually type them out. Your passwords aren't shown on screen so you can use LazLock in front of others without compromising your security. Generate more secure passwords for the websites that you visit, you only need to remember one password to unlock them all.
    Downloads: 8 This Week
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    Very small and quick password generator.
    Downloads: 5 This Week
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    QuantumAccelerator

    QuantumAccelerator

    Open source application to help you optimize and tweak Windows 10/11

    DISCLAIMER: THIS APPLICATION IS IN BETA AND MIGHT HARM YOUR SYSTEM, ONLY USE IT IF YOU ARE A TECH EXPERIENCED PERSON. POSSIBLE DAMAGE DOES INCLUDE BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO DAMAGE ON OTHER APPLICATIONS, HARDWARE DAMAGE (OVERHEATING) AND DATA LOSS QuantumAccelerator is a free and open source application to easily manage Windows 10/11 in one place. With this application, I want to allow less tech experienced people to be able to manage their computer, especially when it comes to privacy. It isn't made with only less tech experienced people in mind, it accelerates the process of managing the operating system for everyone, and more advanced features will be added later. Managing files and privacy settings is heavily trust based and in my opinion should be available to everyone. That's why this application is completely free and open source.
    Downloads: 4 This Week
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    Surpass

    Surpass

    Simple, secure and easy to use password manager.

    Surpass is a multi-platform graphical password manager with focus on simplicity. The source code is free (as in "liberty") and is designed to be concise and simple. - Securely store any secret e.g. passwords, pass phrases, pin codes, etc. - Store secrets in Google Drive - Small footprint, around 50MB. Can fit on any memory device. Does not need installation or any third party library, completely self-contained. - System tray support. - Clipboard support. If a secret is copied to clipboard it's automatically cleared after 45 seconds. - Support for generating random secrets. For more details and screenshots see https://alternativeto.net/software/surpass/about
    Downloads: 6 This Week
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    Web KeePass Password Safe
    Web AND Mobile (Apple iPhone) based, multi user, java port of the KeePass project. A free, easy to use password manager which helps you to manage your passwords in a secure way. Focused on deep encryption and ease of use.
    Downloads: 2 This Week
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    qpwmc

    A graphical Password Manager Daemon client.

    QPwmc is a full featured graphical pwmd client using the Qt toolkit and libpwmd to edit a pwmd data file. The interface is similar to a file manager but rather than a tree of folders on a filesystem it edits a tree of XML elements and their attributes. It uses a PwmdDialog class to makes it easy to integrate into your own projects.
    Downloads: 7 This Week
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    Crypt Tool

    Crypt Tool

    A simple password manager for Windows based on OpenSSL

    A simple password manager for Windows based on OpenSSL (included). Allow encryption, decryption of messages, passwords, files and images with AES 256 CBC algorithm. Integrated FTP(S) client. Console based commands, random password generator. Stand alone application need no installer, runable from USB sticks. Working with Windows 7-11 (OpenSSL 1.1.1s 32 Bit) Read Wiki for more details.
    Downloads: 6 This Week
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    JPassGen is an usefull strong password generator for secure login protection. (GPL / Java Swing / JNLP)
    Downloads: 6 This Week
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    Eluvium Data Encryption Software

    Eluvium Data Encryption Software

    DATA PROTECTION SOLUTION FOR A SAFER WORLD

    Eluvium is an easy to use encryption software that uses 256-bit military grade encryption to protect your private files and prevent them from being modified, read or even theft. Protect all your sensitive personal and commercial information including your photos, credit card data, tax returns or any other private document. Eluvium, don't require an internet connection. We take our privacy policy very seriously, so we never have any knowledge of your password and no way to retrieve or reset it, even in emergencies. It's one of the ways in which we ensure that our users' data is always completely secure... even from ourselves.
    Downloads: 4 This Week
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    Passky Desktop Application

    Passky Desktop Application

    Simple, modern, lightweight and open-source password manager

    Passky is a free and open source password manager that is both powerful and easy to use. It is available in multiple languages as an application for Windows, macOS, Linux and Android, but also as an extension for Chrome, Firefox, Edge and Opera web browsers. This password manager helps you keep all your passwords safe : e-commerce sites, applications, social networks, games, etc. With Passky, you can create, manage and store up to 1000 passwords for free in a secure and encrypted way. Besides, Passky has a built-in random password generator to create strong passwords. It also has a well-designed user interface that makes managing your passwords easy. What’s more, you even have the choice of the theme of the application: Dark, Solarized Dark, Tokyo Night, Dracula, Monokai, Blue, Nord, Gray and Light... Finally, note that if you are currently using another password manager, you have the option to import your passwords from all major password managers.
    Downloads: 4 This Week
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    Password Generator Portable
    Password Generator is an easy and portable application for you to create secure passwords.
    Downloads: 4 This Week
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    QPass password manager
    QPass is easy to use, open source password manager application with built-in password generator. You can store in it's database such data as passwords and logins which will be encrypted using AES-256 with PBKDF2(number of iterations set by user). Each entry can include additional information about entry such as name, url adress and description.
    Downloads: 1 This Week
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    Cryptography Playground

    The best cryptography playground available

    The best cryptography playground available Demo @ https://8gwifi.org How to Install wget https://downloads.sourceforge.net/project/cryptography-playgroud/crypto-installer.tar tar xvf crypto-installer.tar;cd crypto-installer ./bootstart.sh Browse http://localhost:8080
    Downloads: 2 This Week
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    RandomPass

    RandomPass

    A random password generator that is highly customizable.

    RandomPass by LuciaSoft is a random password generator that is highly customizable. You can generate passwords of fixed or random length, given a minimum and maximum length. You can control the types of characters and the propensity of each type of character. All crucial information that is used to generate passwords can be hidden from view. The newly generated passwords can be manually or automatically copied to the clipboard.
    Downloads: 3 This Week
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    Secure Password Generator

    Secure Password Generator

    The Strong Password Generator is a user-friendly and secure tool

    The Strong Password Generator is a handy tool designed to help users create secure and complex passwords effortlessly. With its customizable options and user-friendly interface, this tool provides a reliable solution for generating strong passwords that enhance the security of online accounts, sensitive data, and digital assets. Features: Password Complexity: The generator allows users to specify the desired complexity of the password, such as the length, inclusion of uppercase letters, lowercase letters, numbers, and special characters. Users can tailor the generated passwords to meet specific requirements and the password policies of various platforms. Randomized Password Generation: The tool utilizes a strong randomization algorithm to generate passwords that are highly resistant to guessing and brute-force attacks. The passwords generated are completely unpredictable, ensuring a high level of security.
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    Secure Password Manager

    Secure Password Manager

    Application to generate, store, and manage passwords with encryption

    Secure Password Manager is a portable application designed to securely generate, store, and manage passwords using advanced encryption techniques to protect sensitive data. This practical, efficient, and simple application ensures that your passwords are always safe and easily accessible. To learn more, visit our website at https://securepassapp.netlify.app/ Key features include: Robust Password Generation: Create strong passwords using a combination of letters, numbers, and special characters. Custom Password Input: Choose and manage your own secure passwords. Master Password Protection: A modifiable master password protects access to your stored passwords. Advanced Encryption: Your data is safeguarded with advanced encryption to ensure its confidentiality. Password Export: Export your passwords in Excel format for backup or transfer. Comprehensive Management: Easily manage passwords for accounts, applications, and servers in one place.
    Downloads: 3 This Week
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    4gen

    4gen

    a password generator for windows

    4gen is a secure, offline, lightweight password generator for windows packaged in hta. it offers cool features like mouse-movement entropy, full charset control (lowercase, uppercase, digits, symbols, unicode), and character exclusions. you can save and reuse multiple custom generation profiles with persistent local storage to quickly generate passwords for anything. it can be used as a portable app or as an installed program.
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Guide to Open Source Password Generators

Open source password generators are tools that generate secure passwords which consist of random characters, numbers and punctuation. Using these passwords is an effective way to protect your online data, including private emails and financial information, from malicious parties. The open source nature of these tools means anyone can access the code behind them, inspect it for errors or vulnerabilities and even develop their own versions. This helps ensure the safety of users by keeping the code up-to-date and free of any security flaws.

The open source password generator usually works by generating a string of characters with varying length based on certain parameters like alphabetical case, total number of characters and numerical or symbol inclusion. Some applications will also allow you to select custom character sets for extra security. It's important to note that most open source password generators do not store any user data – meaning all passwords generated need to be memorized or written down in a secure location so they can easily be retrieved when needed.

When choosing an open source password generator, make sure you pick one that doesn't require you to enter personal information such as your email address or other contact details in order to use it. Additionally, ensure that the tool offers an intuitive interface that makes it easy for you to select preferences around characters used in the generation process as well as expiration date settings if desired (i.e., after 30 days have passed). Last but not least, always read reviews before downloading any software so you know exactly what you’re signing up for.

What Features Do Open Source Password Generators Provide?

  • Strong Password Generation: Open source password generators are capable of automatically generating strong passwords that contain a combination of upper-case letters, lower-case letters, numbers, and special characters. This ensures that the passwords are difficult to guess or hack.
  • Easy To Use: Open source password generators are extremely easy to use and require minimal effort from the user in terms of setup and configuration. All that is usually required is for the user to specify the desired length and complexity of the password as well as any additional preferences such as excluding certain symbols or words.
  • Customizability: Open source password generators allow users to customize their generated passwords according to various parameters such as length, character selection (e.g., only alphanumerics or upper/lower case letter combinations), symbol inclusion (e.g., underscores) etc. This allows users greater flexibility when creating secure passwords tailored specifically for their application(s).
  • Automated Storage & Retrieval: Most open source password generators come with integrated storage features for securely storing generated passwords in an encrypted vault along with metadata such as associated usernames and URLs for easy retrieval later on. Additionally, many also offer cloud storage capabilities so users can access their stored credentials from multiple devices simultaneously.
  • Secure Password Sharing: Some open source password generators offer secure sharing functions which ensure that shared credentials remain confidential even if intercepted by third parties during transmission over untrusted networks or storage channels due to encryption protocols employed during transmission/retrieval/storage processes

What Types of Open Source Password Generators Are There?

  • Traditional Password Generators: These open source password generators generate passwords using a variety of techniques, such as combining an algorithm and random strings of characters. The resulting passwords are usually secure and difficult to crack.
  • Hash-Based Password Generators: These types of password generators create strong passwords by hashing the user’s inputted information. This ensures that even if someone is able to guess the original data, they will still not be able to decode it into a usable password.
  • Key Based Password Generators: These open source password generators use encryption keys to generate different passwords for each user. This type of generator is particularly useful when dealing with multiple users who need unique sets of credentials due to its ability to keep separate accounts secure.
  • Graphical User Interface (GUI) Password Generators: GUIs offer an easy way for users to generate complex and secure passwords without having to master the command line interface or understand complex algorithms. They often feature helpful indicators such as strength meters or color coding systems that let users know whether their generated password has sufficient security properties or not.

What Are the Benefits Provided by Open Source Password Generators?

  1. Increased Security: Open source password generators create secure, random passwords that are nearly impossible to guess – even for sophisticated hackers. This provides an extra layer of protection for sensitive data and accounts.
  2. Convenience: Open source password generators allow users to easily generate strong passwords with their desired criteria, eliminating the need for them to come up with complex combinations on their own.
  3. Cost Efficient: Since most open source password generators are free or low cost, they provide an affordable way to increase security without breaking the bank. This can be especially beneficial for small businesses and individuals who may not have a large budget for cybersecurity solutions.
  4. Comprehensive Solutions: Many open source password generators include additional features such as built-in encryption algorithms or multi-factor authentication capabilities, allowing users to create robust security protocols with ease.

Types of Users That Use Open Source Password Generators

  • Home User: Someone who wants to create a secure and easy-to-remember password for their online accounts at home.
  • Business Professional: A person who needs to protect highly confidential information or business assets with a strong, complex password.
  • Developer/Programmer: An individual who uses open source generators as part of their development workflow to test code and create secure passwords for application users.
  • Educators: Teachers or administrators that need unique passwords for each student for educational software or school networks.
  • Hobbyist: A person who enjoys using open source generators because of the vast range of options available for making customized formatted passwords.
  • IT Professionals: Those within the IT field that use open source generators to keep their systems secure from hackers and malicious activity without compromising user experience.
  • Security Researcher/Expert: Individuals working in security auditing, risk assessment or penetration testing roles that require complex yet memorable passwords in order to maintain network integrity.

How Much Do Open Source Password Generators Cost?

Open source password generators are free to use and do not cost anything. Since they are open source, anyone can access the code used to create them and even modify or improve it for their own purposes. This makes them great for individuals who don’t want to spend money on a password generator but still need a reliable way to generate secure passwords. Open source password generators typically have basic features like length and complexity requirements, as well as more advanced options such as auto-generated passwords with numbers, symbols, and upper/lower case letters. Plus, these generators don’t require any sort of software installation or subscription—just download the tool from an online repository like GitHub or SourceForge and you’re good to go.

What Software Do Open Source Password Generators Integrate With?

Many types of open source software are capable of integrating with open source password generators. Web applications such as content management systems and e-commerce solutions can be integrated with password generator programs to provide additional security. Additionally, software development kits or scripting languages like Python and NodeJS can be programmed to utilize open source password generators to create secure passwords for user accounts. Open source encryption software also offers compatibility with open source password generators; these products often come equipped with a host of tools that make it easy to safely store and manage passwords without sacrificing convenience or security. Furthermore, mobile apps are increasingly integrating the use of open source password generators for further layers of security protection on the go.

Open Source Password Generators Trends

  1. Open source password generators are becoming more popular as people become increasingly concerned about the security of their data.
  2. These password generators allow users to create secure, random passwords that are difficult to guess or crack.
  3. They are free to download and use, which makes them attractive to individuals and businesses alike.
  4. Some open source password generators also include features such as two-factor authentication, password strength meters, and auto-generated passwords.
  5. Many open source password generators offer additional features such as password expiration, special character support, and secure sharing of passwords.
  6. Open source password generators are often integrated with other security measures, such as fingerprint scanning or voice recognition, for added protection.
  7. This allows organizations to ensure that their data is kept secure even when accessed by multiple users.
  8. As open source password generators become more widely used and accepted, they are becoming an essential part of cyber security strategies for both individuals and organizations.

How Users Can Get Started With Open Source Password Generators

Getting started with using an open source password generator is easy and can be done in just a few simple steps.

First, you will need to find a trusted open source password generator. When selecting one, make sure that the code is available for review so you know that it’s secure. Once you have found the right one, download and install it on your system.

Now it’s time to generate your password. Most generators allow you to customize certain aspects such as length of the password, which characters to use (letters, numbers, symbols), and complexity level depending on how secure you need it to be. Generate your desired password and save it somewhere safe—you’ll want to make sure you don’t forget or lose this information. It may also be helpful to write down hints about the passwords so that if necessary in future you can easily remember them.

Finally, once you have your new generated passwords go ahead and start using them. Any time you're creating or changing a login or account information somewhere make sure every single time that you use your new generated unique passwords rather than relying on one generic one all the time. This ensures maximum safety through increased security measures by eliminating any potential risk.

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